Plant Superintendent
About The Position
The Plant Superintendent oversees daily operations of the facility, including production schedules and goals, maintenance, quality, and safety. This role involves communicating and problem-solving with department leaders, identifying areas for improvement, and creating/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Plant Superintendent is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, collaborating with the Complex Manager on goals and budgets, and assisting with material handling and processing equipment. They also monitor quality control, provide guidance to production staff, support employee development, and manage work activities based on PTO requests. This role ensures compliance with various regulatory agencies and maintains audit readiness. The Plant Superintendent provides backup support for other management roles and works closely with Human Resources on employee-related matters. Regular on-site attendance is required, with occasional travel.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to alter communication style based on audience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to create accountability, lead by example, and function as an effective team leader, managing resources according to changing needs
- Strong team building and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach and assist in all areas of the facility
- Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple species including cows, pigs, and poultry
- Ability to attain and/or maintain a standard driver’s license
- Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 90% of workday
- Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers
- Occasionally push, pull and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally bend at the waist and/or knees
- Ability to work safely in wet/slippery conditions and hot/cold environments
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field, preferred; or equivalent years of experience
- Rendering industry experience, preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of facility including production schedules and goals, maintenance, quality, and safety; communicate and problem-solve with department leaders, when necessary
- Identify areas of opportunity and create and update SOPs for all areas of the facility
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety and health policies and procedures
- Collaborate with Complex Manager to identify and manage goals, objectives, budgets, and timelines to meet KPIs
- Assist in overseeing all material handling and processing equipment and make recommendations to increase efficiency
- Assist in monitoring quality control processes including raw and final product inspection and investigating customer complaints
- Provide guidance, support, and resources to production staff, as needed
- Support employee development and growth through new hire stay interviews and quarterly conversations; complete exit interviews, when necessary
- Delegate and adjust work activities based on PTO requests and/or unexpected call-ins
- Relay important messages, directions, and policies from the FUI Corporate Office and upper management
- Participate in community outreach activities while upholding a positive company image
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, USDA, MPCA, EPA, Department of Agriculture, and local and state agencies
- Assist in ensuring the facility is always audit-ready by maintaining paperwork
- Provide backup support for Complex Manager, Transportation Coordinator, and Foremen, during absences
- Work closely with Human Resources on any employee-related situations
- Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
- Travel up to 5%, annually
- Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.
- Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
